OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge for the Oklahoma City Thunder with an impressive 33 points as they mounted a fourth-quarter comeback to secure a 117-107 victory against the New York Knicks, marking their 14th consecutive win on Friday night.

Jalen Williams contributed significantly with 20 points, while Aaron Wiggins had a pivotal role, scoring 15 of his 19 points in the decisive fourth quarter. The Thunder managed to overturn an 88-80 deficit by outpacing the Knicks 37-19 in the final period.

Isaiah Hartenstein faced off against his former team for the first time, contributing 14 rebounds, seven assists, and four points for Oklahoma City (29-5). Notably, the Thunder’s earlier loss to Milwaukee in the NBA Cup championship on December 17 does not impact their standings.

For the Knicks (25-10), Mikal Bridges stood out with 24 points, although their nine-game winning streak came to an end. Karl-Anthony Towns had a strong night, finishing with 17 points and a remarkable 22 rebounds. Other contributors included Jalen Brunson with 22 points, OG Anunoby with 20, and Josh Hart, who added 19 points to the scoreboard.

This matchup was only the fourth encounter in the NBA’s 79-year history where both teams entered with winning streaks of nine games or more.

The Knicks were ahead 66-54 at halftime. In the third quarter, Oklahoma City began to chip away at the lead, outscoring New York 26-22, bringing the game to a more competitive stance and setting the scene for their third comeback in as many games.

In terms of key moments, the Thunder found themselves trailing 97-92 midway through the fourth quarter. That’s when Wiggins took charge, initiating a robust 25-10 run highlighted by three three-pointers and a crucial three-point play.

A significant statistic from the game showed that Oklahoma City excelled behind the arc, successfully making 14 of their 27 attempts from three-point range (51.9%), while New York managed only 9 of their 32 attempts (21.8%).

Looking ahead, the Knicks will travel to face the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, while the Thunder will host the Boston Celtics on Sunday.